“I qualified as an Accountant over 10 years ago and am now a Finance Director working for a manufacturing company in Chesterfield. I became a governor because I am passionate about seeing young people reach their full potential and to encourage the early development of key skills that will be required by employers in the future. Being originally from the Lake District I moved to Sheffield over 20 years ago to study Maths at University. I live with my partner and 13 year old step-daughter in Sheffield and enjoy walking in the Peak District.”

"Born and brought up in Sheffield, I now live and work in the city with my wife and two children.

My career to date has centred around leading place-changing development programmes in neighbourhoods across Nottinghamshire, Rotherham and Sheffield. This has mainly been on behalf of local councils although for the last two years I have held the position of Project Director for Sheffield Housing Company - a joint venture housing developer building new homes across the city, including in Parson Cross. For the past 10 years I have worked with Chaucer School on the numerous development projects that have seen new housing, community facilities and shops built in Parson Cross. I have always been impressed by the school’s commitment to take a leading role in the neighbourhood as a whole. I have a strong belief in the values of Chaucer School and I am therefore very keen to do what I can to support the school and the work that it does for its students."

“I am the Youth Coordinator for the Methodist Church in Sheffield; prior to that, I worked for the YMCA in Sheffield, running a number of Youth Groups out of Mount Tabor and lunchtime and after-school clubs at local schools in Parson Cross, including at Chaucer. My wife and I and our 4 year old son live in Parson Cross, and want to help support the local schools on the estate wherever we can; so becoming a Community Governor seemed a good way to do that.”

"I qualified as a teacher in 2010 and since have worked in a number of schools and colleges in Manchester and Liverpool teaching Performing Arts. I have been part of the senior leadership team opening a new Performing Arts specialist college in Liverpool and constantly look for ways to increase opportunities in the arts for young people.

I currently work within the charity sector coaching trainee teachers who have moved from one career into teaching. Alongside this, I am also Company Director for Theatre Deli Sheffield.

As an ex-student of Chaucer School I am keen to share my experience and support the school to continue providing opportunities for its students and hope to do so in role as governor."

"I am a recently retired Consultant Physician at the Northern General Hospital and Director of a South Yorkshire Cancer Screening Programme. I have held roles in Medical Education and Clinical Governance for over 20 years.

I am married to Margaret (a retired local GP) and we have 4 children and 5 grandchildren.

My hobbies include mountain walking and golf and I volunteer with reading support and interview practice for Y10 students

I appreciate the critical importance of education and want to help and support our local community."

"I have been a GP in the S5 area for over 20 years. Although most of my work is within one practice, I work with other practices in our local primary care network called SAPA5 which brings extra services to S5 including the Sheffield Futures Worker who comes into Chaucer School. I'm also on the board of the city-wide GP Federation called Primary Care Sheffield.

Sheffield is a divided city and my main reason for becoming a governor at Chaucer is my belief that schools have a key role in giving children the best chance at future good health and happiness – a much bigger role than I do as a health care professional. I believe attending school regularly is just about the most important thing a child can do to improve their chances in life.

The other reason I became a governor is as a parent of a child with SEN I know a little of the difficulties parents face in understanding the way things work and I'm keen to ensure young people get the support they need to reach their potential."

Outside of work, I enjoy sport, reading and drama.

"I started working at Chaucer five years ago as a Newly Qualified Teacher of Geography. I am now the Subject Leader for Geography, leader of English as an Additional Language and the Duke of Edinburgh coordinator for Chaucer. I have undertaken a range of additional training since outside of my role as classroom teacher including, but not limited to, the NPQ Middle Leader, the NPQ Leading Literacy and currently working towards the NPQ Senior Leadership. 

I became the staff governor to support the strategic change in Chaucer's journey. I am passionate about helping students realise their potential and help widen cultural capital ranging from what is on students' doorstep to the wider world.

I enjoy hiking in the Peak District, running and reading. I have lived in Sheffield for most of my life, other than going to the University of Leeds to study Sustainability and Environmental Management and living and working in Australia for a year. I am keen to share my experience and knowledge of the world with students at Chaucer and empower them to achieve their dreams."